C112 A Strange Ocean

The sea was a brilliant shade of blue, with a sky above that resembled a pristine canvas and a vast expanse of ocean below. The crystal-clear waters teemed with life—fish, shrimp, and other creatures swam about. Yet, they appeared frenzied, burrowing and biting, colliding and crowding as if vying for something unseen.

Now and then, streaks of crimson blood would seep out